There’s a time for everything under the sun–including a time to forgive. In this flash fiction piece, I explore how forgiveness comes when we share our stories. This Black History Month I feel honored to be a guide sharing a tour of the location of the 1957 riot at Central High School in Little Rock,… [Continue Reading]
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5 Ways to Show Your Children Grace by Gina Smith {Plus a Giveaway!}
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness…” One of the most important lessons God has taught me in my 25 years of parenting, is the importance of being a living, example of grace to my children. As God has taught me about His grace, He has impressed on me… [Continue Reading]
Being Transparent: 3 Ways To Invite Others Into Your Healing
Years ago, in 2005, I faced one of the hardest struggles of my life. I thought I was doing so well—as a writer, as a mom, and as a wife. One November, I pondered my family, and my work, and I thought things couldn’t get any better. I even prayed Psalm 139:23-24: Search me, O… [Continue Reading]
Grace Upon Grace | John 1:16
Saturday Scripture John 1:16 And from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. Prayer Heavenly Father, thank you for today and reminders of who you are. Even though I screw up and fall short, you cover me with grace upon grace. I am beyond grateful for your mercy and love. Help… [Continue Reading]
Fifty Shades of Brokenness | No Explanation Needed
50 Shades of Brokenness No Explanation Needed 1. There is a painful situation. You hurt me. 2. You have made me despairing and desperate. 3. You are making me weary and tired of said circumstance. 4. You are to blame and stand condemned. 5. You must not win, no matter the cost. 6. You… [Continue Reading]
When Your Child Makes a Costly Mistake
When Your Child Makes a Costly Mistake When it comes to parenting, what’s more important God or money? It may be easy to say “God” until our kids make a costly mistake . . . it’s then our true colors come out. It happened to us just a year or so ago. Our teenage… [Continue Reading]
3 Steps to Finding the Grace to Chase a Dream | Guest Post by Cara Putman (Plus a Giveaway)
3 Steps to Finding the Grace to Chase a Dream | Guest Post by Cara Putman Once there was a fourteen-year-old who quickly realized her favorite authors simply could not write books fast enough. Because she was young, she decided she could write books, too. Her mother smiled and allowed her to write as part… [Continue Reading]
Stop Striving: Surrendering Brings Peace
Last week was a crazy week. I worked hard, striving to get things done. We got moved into our new house (yeah!), but my husband had to be out of town for work (boo!). I was excited about unpacking, and then I discovered Focus on the Family was coming to my house to tape videos… [Continue Reading]
Living a Grace-Filled Life
Every Sunday we have a small group that meets at our house. I count these people among my closest friends, and they love me for me—not for anything I’ve accomplished in life or anything I strive to accomplish. They are my cheerleaders and my inner circle. They also tell me what I need to hear… [Continue Reading]